The Ighalo Systems is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer Mentor to join our team on a part-time, remote contract basis. This role is perfect for an experienced network engineer with a passion for teaching and mentoring individuals who are new to the networking field. If you have deep technical expertise and enjoy helping others develop their skills, we’d love to hear from you!

Schedule:

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Between 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM EST (time may vary within this window)
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About the Role:

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As a Network Engineer Mentor, you will guide and teach aspiring network engineers who are new to the field. You will provide them with a solid foundation in networking concepts, assist with hands-on labs, and support their journey to obtain certifications such as CCNA and CompTIA Network+. You will help students build confidence and prepare for a successful career in network engineering.

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Responsibilities:

• Mentor and guide students who are just starting their network engineering careers
• Teach foundational networking concepts such as TCP/IP, VLANs, IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and switching
• Conduct virtual classes and hands-on labs to reinforce basic networking principles
• Assist students in preparing for certifications like CCNA, CompTIA Network+, and other entry-level exams
• Provide constructive feedback on technical exercises, projects, and troubleshooting scenarios
• Share insights about career paths in network engineering, industry trends, and job responsibilities
• Help students develop their troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in network scenarios
• Create and maintain lesson plans, presentations, and resources tailored to beginners

Requirements:

• 10+ years of professional network engineering experience, with a deep understanding of advanced networking concepts and technologies
• Extensive knowledge of network protocols: TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, MPLS, IPsec, and more
• Hands-on experience with networking hardware such as Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Aruba, Dell, or similar equipment
• Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization technologies is a plus
• Strong communication and teaching skills, with the ability to break down complex topics for beginners
• Must possess CCNP certification, with CCIE (R/S) or equivalent advanced expertise preferred
• Availability on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM EST
• Passion for mentoring and helping students succeed in their networking careers
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Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, Solaris, Linux, UNIX
• Routing Protocols: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS, BGP
• Network Devices and Servers: Cisco 2800, 2900, 3600, 3800, 3500, 4000, 4500, 6500, 7200, 7600, 7500, Juniper M40 and T620 series; Cisco CSS 11000, Alteon 180 and 184 web switches, Cisco ASA, Firepower, Juniper MX 960, Cisco ASR 1002-1006, ASR 9K, Nexus 5K, 7K, and 9K, Juniper SRX, Cisco WLC 5500, WLC 9800, Dell R710, R720, HP DL360 (G6 to G9)
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• Network Technology: MPLS Traffic Engineering, AToM, GRE, MPLS VPN, IPsec, PPPoE, QoS, HSRP, L2TP, PPP, GLBP, Multicast, IPSLA, SNMP, SDN, DMZ, ACI
• Security Technologies: Cisco ASA, Firepower, Palo Alto, Juniper SRX, IOS Firewall, DMVPN, GET VPN, Deep Packet Inspection, IDS/IPS, TACACS, RADIUS, CBAC, Cisco IOS zone-based firewall, TCP Dump, Packet sniffers, Fortinet firewalls
• Network Access Control: Cisco ISE, 802.1X, EAP TLS, BYOD, PEAP, Posturing
• Load Balancers: Alteon web switches, Cisco CSS, Foundry (Brocade), F5, Citrix
• TCP Acceleration / WAN Compression: UDcast, UDGateway, Xiplink, Stampede, Fortinet Fortigate, Riverbed, Expand, Juniper WXC, F5 GTM/LTM
• Protocols & Technologies: Multicast, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, IP SLA
• Transport Protocols: SONET/SDH, Metro Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• IPv6 Technologies: Dual stack, Dual stack lite
• Cloud & Virtualization: SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, VMware ESXi (5.X, 6.X, 7.0)
• Software Defined Networking: SDWAN, SD Access, ACI, IoT
• Automation: Python, Ansible
• Monitoring Tools: SolarWinds, HPNA, MRTG, PRTG, OpsRamp, DNAC, Cisco Prime
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Why Join The Ighalo Systems:

• Remote, flexible contract position
• Opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of network engineers
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Competitive contract compensation
  
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How to Apply:

If you're passionate about networking and teaching, we'd love to hear from you!  Please apply below.
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